Yale researchers have uncovered the molecular tricks used by bacteria to fight the effects of fluoride, which is commonly used in toothpaste and mouthwash to combat tooth decay. However, it is important to understand that this study in no way is refuting the positive use of fluoride in the prevention …
When most people think of tooth bleaching, they think “whiter teeth.” Well, of course! However, did you know that there are other benefits associated with tooth lightening … or what is commonly called tooth “whitening”? Over 20 years ago when tooth “whitening” was just starting up, one of the things …
Every time you eat carbohydrates, millions of bacteria in your mouth shout for joy as they snack on the food that you are eating. There’s just one small problem: after they’re done eating: they need to use the restroom. Since there’s no toilet in your mouth, they just go on …
With more than 400 medications having the side effect of dry mouth (and counting), the effect on the mouth can be staggering, both from a financial and a personal suffering standpoint. Adequate amounts of saliva are necessary for not only general comfort of the mouth, but for tooth decay prevention. …
I’ve been practicing long enough to remember the days when all I could do to help a patient with a denture is to reline it, show them how to use adhesive, or just empathize. Thank goodness those days are GONE! If you wear a partial or full denture are want …
Ahhh, the white coat we doctors wear. (Actually, I dont wear one – it evens scares me!) There’s even a syndrome someone dreamed up called the “white coat syndrome” where people’s blood pressure rises, they start perspiring, and they forget nearly everything they came to the doctor for in the first …
Less than 5% of dentists use a type of technology called “CAD-CAM” dentistry in their office today, although that number will be growing steadily in the coming years. Why would YOU want to know about this great technology? To put it bluntly, “it changes everything”! You can now complete your …
As a dentist, one of the most important things I can do is teach. Does that surprise you? It might, as most people’s experiences going to the dental office is one of “open wide”. Unfortunately, “open wide” will only help you so much. Because the dental profession has set itself …
The explosion of the types of energy drinks the past few years has been nothing short of amazing, perhaps giving the illusion that they’re even good for you. Have you read the ingredients? (Can you even pronounce them?) Do you know what they do? Sure, some people notice increased energy, …
When people hear the words “porcelain veneers”, huge dollar signs start swirling around the room, “Hollywood smile” enters the conversation, and the “I’m not worth it” thought looms ominously. Unfortunately, people who could benefit from this type of dental treatment usually talk themselves out of it. Yet, the benefits of …
